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Best Elementary Schools in Tacoma, Washington
Compare 52 elementary schools in Tacoma. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
52
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
42,837
Total Students
Across Tacoma
18.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
52 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score60%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)18 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 617 students at Clover Creek Elementary.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 14:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About Elementary Schools in Tacoma
Tacoma, Washington offers 52 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.
Lowell Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
810 Mr. Dahl Dr, Tacoma, WA 98403
5.7
Rating
Students
331
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Sherman Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4415 N 38Th St, Tacoma, WA 98407
5.3
Rating
Students
432
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Browns Point Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1526 51St St Ne, Tacoma, WA 98422
5.2
Rating
Students
445
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Grant Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2510 N 11Th St, Tacoma, WA 98406
5.1
Rating
Students
378
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Washington Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2615 N. Adams Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
5
Rating
Students
383
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Downing Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5130 N. 26Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98406
4.4
Rating
Students
298
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
16720 Waller Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98446
4.3
Rating
Students
592
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Jefferson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4302 North 13Th St, Tacoma, WA 98406
4.2
Rating
Students
358
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Point Defiance Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4330 N Visscher St, Tacoma, WA 98407
4.2
Rating
Students
301
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Geiger Montessori School
publicelementaryPK-5
7401 S 8Th St, Tacoma, WA 98465
4
Rating
Students
521
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Crescent Heights Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4110 Nassau Ave Ne, Tacoma, WA 98422
3.8
Rating
Students
451
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
N/A
N.E. Tacoma Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5412 29Th St Ne, Tacoma, WA 98422
3.6
Rating
Students
418
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Bryant Montessori School
publicelementaryPK-5
717 S Grant Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
3.4
Rating
Students
313
Student-Teacher
:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
N/A
James Sales Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1301 113Th Street S, Tacoma, WA 98444
3.2
Rating
Students
387
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Stanley Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1712 S 17Th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
3.2
Rating
Students
325
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Skyline Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6301 N. 23Rd St, Tacoma, WA 98406
3.2
Rating
Students
329
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Franklin Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1402 S Lawrence St, Tacoma, WA 98405
3.1
Rating
Students
260
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Clover Creek Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
16715 36Th Avenue East, Tacoma, WA 98446
3.1
Rating
Students
617
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Lyon Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
101 E 46Th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
3.1
Rating
Students
381
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Harvard Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1709 85Th Street E, Tacoma, WA 98445
3
Rating
Students
445
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
How many elementary schools are in Tacoma, Washington?
There are several elementary schools in Tacoma, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.
What is the best elementary school in Tacoma?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Tacoma include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Tacoma?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Tacoma is 18.2:1.